6. Bologna, Italy
Italy is full of charming Christmas markets, but one of the best is in Bologna. There are several sites, including one next to the 12th-century San Pietro Cathedral and another by the Santa Maria dei Servi church. The Bologna markets have a lot of traditional things to buy like nativity scenes, ornaments and decorative items, but they really shine in the food department. It might be your chance to taste a piece of “fruit” made from marzipan, citrus peel and dark chocolate. This one runs from November 17 to January 7.
